Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Espresso and Coffee Drinks + italian style sandwiches in a cozy atmosphere.
145 locals recommend
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StEspresso and Coffee Drinks + italian style sandwiches in a cozy atmosphere.
The Haven
284 Perkins StScottish Food
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveIndoor/Outdoor dining and a long drinks list. family friendly.
Amazing pizza. Often live music. Right next to the Sam Adams Brewery. Family friendly.
107 locals recommend
Bella Luna & The Milky Way
284 Amory StAmazing pizza. Often live music. Right next to the Sam Adams Brewery. Family friendly.
Spanish style tapas in an intimate setting, the back of the restaurant is a record store and you can request your soundtrack for dining!
128 locals recommend
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StSpanish style tapas in an intimate setting, the back of the restaurant is a record store and you can request your soundtrack for dining!
[FoMu]
617 Centre StCoconut and Almond based ice cream in delicious flavors. Also espresso.
Best tacos! Can be very busy inside, so order for takeout and bring it home, or eat in the park across the street.
60 locals recommend
Chilacates Amory St
224 Amory StBest tacos! Can be very busy inside, so order for takeout and bring it home, or eat in the park across the street.
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighborhood pub since 1882. Take the party trolley here from the Sam Adams Brewery. Order the lobster roll and friend clams (hint: not listed on the menu!)
63 locals recommend
Doyle's Cafe
A neighborhood pub since 1882. Take the party trolley here from the Sam Adams Brewery. Order the lobster roll and friend clams (hint: not listed on the menu!)
Sightseeing
A little rustic, but fun for the kiddos. "Zookeeper" was filmed here.
188 locals recommend
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park RdA little rustic, but fun for the kiddos. "Zookeeper" was filmed here.
Essentials
Stop here if you need a gallon of milk or some snacks for the road.
12 locals recommend
Ruggiero's Market & Liquors - Beer & Wine - Deli & Pizza
3345 Washington StStop here if you need a gallon of milk or some snacks for the road.
A smaller selection of high end groceries plus organic and local produce. Sandwich bar and coffee as well.
149 locals recommend
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StA smaller selection of high end groceries plus organic and local produce. Sandwich bar and coffee as well.
A short drive to pick up some groceries. You can also walk to Whole Foods in 20-30 minutes (a beautiful walk through the neighborhood!) and then have your groceries delivered back to our place. You'll have to spend at least $50 to qualify for delivery, and if you spend over $150 delivery is free.
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StA short drive to pick up some groceries. You can also walk to Whole Foods in 20-30 minutes (a beautiful walk through the neighborhood!) and then have your groceries delivered back to our place. You'll have to spend at least $50 to qualify for delivery, and if you spend over $150 delivery is free.
Everything Else
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StCreamy, new england ice cream.
Franklin Park
1 Franklin Park RdHuge park full of rambling trails, a zoo, ponds and a golf course.
Parks & Nature
Beautifully landscaped parks and gardens for walking. A part of Harvard University, all trees are tagged with their species name and origin. Take the Orange Line one stop to Forest Hills for easy access to the Arboretum.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayBeautifully landscaped parks and gardens for walking. A part of Harvard University, all trees are tagged with their species name and origin. Take the Orange Line one stop to Forest Hills for easy access to the Arboretum.
A big pond in the heart of the city, with a path circling around it for walking or jogging. Pack a bottle of wine, rent a rowboat from the boathouse and drift out onto the water for a city escape.
218 locals recommend
Jamaica Pond
A big pond in the heart of the city, with a path circling around it for walking or jogging. Pack a bottle of wine, rent a rowboat from the boathouse and drift out onto the water for a city escape.
Shopping
Gift shop featuring books, jewelry, kid stuff and Jamaica Plain themed gifts.
47 locals recommend
On Centre
676 Centre StGift shop featuring books, jewelry, kid stuff and Jamaica Plain themed gifts.